Deputy Head Teacher - Johnston CP School in Wales

Salary: ISR - L5 £58,136.00 - L9 £64,174.00

To start September 2026 or as soon as possible

Contract type: Full Time

Contract term: Permanent

No on Roll: Approximately 260 FTE

The governors of Johnston Community Primary School are looking to appoint a dynamic and inspiring teaching deputy headteacher. We wish to appoint a leader who is talented, innovative, committed and a proven excellent practitioner who has a passion for inclusive education and who will support our successful LRC Provision. Johnston C.P School is currently in a soft collaboration with a small primary school.

Successful candidate will:

• be an enthusiastic, inspirational, innovative leader with proven track record of excellent practice in teaching and learning
• understand the importance of creating a knowledge rich curriculum
• have a deep understanding of the pedagogy to support pupils development
• support a core focus on standards and supporting pupils to thrive academically
• demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills
• inspire every individual to try their best
• have a clear understanding of current key national and local developments
• be committed to maintaining high standards and continuous improvement
• maintain, develop and nurture partnerships between pupils, parents/carers, staff, governors and the wider community
• implement a shared vision for the ongoing development of this successful primary school

The pupils of Johnston Primary School are looking for a deputy headteacher who:

• is kind and approaches school with a smile
• enjoys teaching exciting lessons and making learning fun
• supports our sporting activities
• will work well with all of our teachers

The school offers:

• happy, motivated, enthusiastic pupils who are keen to learn
• an established, dedicated and talented staff team
• supportive and committed governors and parents
• a modern, well equipped environment in which to learn together
• outstanding outdoor learning facilities

If you are interested in visiting the school or wish to discuss the post, please contact the headteacher.

Closing date: Monday 23rd February 2026

Shortlisting: Thursday 26th February 2026

Interview Day 1: Thursday 12th March 2026

Interview Day 2: Friday 13th March 2026

All shortlisted candidates will be observed teaching prior to interview during the week beginning March 2nd 2026. Please note that successful candidates will be informed at the end of the first interview day if they are invited to the second day of interviewing.

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for Pembrokeshire's Children and Schools Service. We aim to support vulnerable children and young people to ensure that they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of children and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing and acknowledge that children have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of all schools.

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.

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Safeguarding: Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties. This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

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Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as of 01/04/2025. Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.